Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
Brainerd International Raceway’s Wet & Wild Weekend is jammed full of wild motorsports. It brings together drag racing, the North Star BMW Car Club, autocross and watercross, where snowmobiles race on open water! The International Watercross Association is on Lake BIR for drag racing and oval racing while the BMW Car Club is on the…
Experience the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area as you ride past lakes and forests on low traffic rolling to flat terrain. An occasional hill can be found as well. Our tour promises an abundance of beautiful scenery, fresh air, terrific rest stops and a different route each year. The "Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride" is a…
Located in Pequot Lakes in beautiful Trailside Park. The Cherry Car Show is entering its 13th year and you want to be part of it! Early registration is recommended to get the best spot — first come, first serve. Registration starts at 7AM! The City of Pequot Lakes is located in the center of the…
LEGENDARY. CARS. Saturday, June 6 | 3 – 6 p.m. Followed by an oldies concert at 6 p.m. Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge FREE TO THE PUBLIC Some cars transcend transportation. They roar with a voice that takes your breath away. Their curved steel, elegant lines and flashes of chrome are so perfect that your knees…
Import cars and sport compacts take over Brainerd International Raceway for a wild weekend of drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows, burnout contests and much more. The Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds has quickly become one of the biggest events at BIR, so don't miss it! On-site camping is available. Daily admission is…
Please join us in a two day event full of: ~Bullriding, Available in: Tiny Tots (Under 4 Years Old), Pee Wee (5-6), Junior (7-10), Senior (11-14), Super Senior (15-19) ~Bareback Bronc Riding, Available in: Tiny Tots (Under 4 Years Old), Pee Wee (5-6), Junior (7-10), Senior (11-14) and Super Senior (15-19). ~Saddle Bronc Riding, Available…
Nisswa-stämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival announces they will sponsor a virtual “Worldwide Concert” beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, from its Facebook page and YouTube channel. The in-person concert, which has been hosted for the past 20 years in the Nisswa Pioneer Village, was canceled due to COVID-19. Nordic musicians who were planning to…
Please join us in a two day event full of: ~Bullriding, Available in: Tiny Tots (Under 4 Years Old), Pee Wee (5-6), Junior (7-10), Senior (11-14), Super Senior (15-19) ~Bareback Bronc Riding, Available in: Tiny Tots (Under 4 Years Old), Pee Wee (5-6), Junior (7-10), Senior (11-14) and Super Senior (15-19). ~Saddle Bronc Riding, Available…
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the fourth of six weekends of racing this season. Drag racing will share the motorplex with the Central Roadracing Association, which brings its high-flying brand of Superbike racing to the road course. The CRA has practice, qualifying and racing each day. The…
June 19-21, 2020 An entire weekend dedicated to beer, bacon and dad! RESORT PLAN STARTING AT $149 PER ADULT, PER NIGHT LODGING ONLY STARING AT $130 PER NIGHT Festivities Include: Beer Tastings featuring local craft breweries, live outdoor concert event , live pig races, pork feast PIGnic, coffee and bacon sampling, pork belly flop contest,…
oin us for the 37th Annual Camp Fishing Classic held on beautiful Gull Lake! This MULTI-SPECIES tournament is like no other in the state. A full day of fun raising funds for Confidence Learning Center! To register go to: https://www.campconfidence.com/the-classic-golf-and-fishing Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Spiritual Synergy is back! Summer Solstice poluck and bonfire. Our theme is "Gratitude." Bring a dish to share of Mother Earth's bounty. Bonfire and crafts. Come celebrate the longest day of the year! We will be outside so we can social distance! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Join us for a casual, lead and follow dance circle by the lake as we celebrate this beautiful gateway into summer! No dance experience needed, feel free to lounge instead of dance, or dance your own personal style. Music will be provided, just bring yourself. Optional: bring a snack/drink, a chair/blanket and a little lantern…
Pink Lady’s Slipper Night Enjoy a guided walk showing you live blooming Pink Showy Lady Slipper’s followed by a pink theme party under the lights in the Holden Gazebo. Monday, June 22 5:00 PM The walk is about 1/4 mile. Golf cart available for those who are not able to walk. Don’t forget your camera!…
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
This is a day-long program to provide your teenagers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe behind the wheel of a car. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. It includes one-on-one instruction from expert driving instructors. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
Family, friends and loved ones of Care Center residents are invited to join us for a vehicle parade through the parking lot on Tuesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. to spread some cheer for our residents. We encourage you to decorate your vehicles, bring pets, create signs, wear costumes, play music, honk and wave. Those…
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
The 34th Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go is a great Fourth of July tradition, offering race fans a chance to see ridiculous head-to-head drag racing action, thrilling road racing, fireworks, a classic car show, live music and more. On the drag strip, the second race in the three-race Muscle Car Series features more than…
Fireworks, parade, craft fair, food, kids games and activities, live music and more! Come to downtown Pequot Lakes to celebrate our independence with thousands of your friends.***Named one of the best Small Town 4th of July Celebrations by Life in Minnesota! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Join us for your favorite Fair Foods, and support lives being transformed! We will be hosting a drive-in on our Brainerd campus, offering you Freedom Fries AND many more YUMMY Fair favorites… without any of the crowds! All proceeds will go towards the programming for our Brainerd Campus clients! Gather your family and come HUNGRY.…
Music by Kevin Wright from 6:00 till 9:00 followed by music from Electrifying Dynamics! Come celebrate the Pequot Lakes firework and the eve of Independence Day! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
A night of original Americana at one of the coolest breweries around, Roundhouse! Music 7-9. More at drewpetersonmusic.com Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Help us celebrate our wonderful Nations Independence Day as well as our 2nd Anniversary as The Tangled Chords with two evenings of Music, Beer, and Fun! The Tangled Chords will be playing Friday night from 7pm till 9pm and again on Saturday from 7pm till 9pm. Classic Rock from the '50s to the '90's, including…
Decorate your boat and anything else that floats and gather on the north side of Lincoln point at sunset for a Short parade around the southside of Pelican Lake! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
4th of July Pancake Breakfast at the Ironton American Legion hosted by the Ironton Fire Department Women's Auxiliary!!! 232 4th Street. Ironton, MN 56455 7:00am to 10:00am Adults $6 Kids $4 Then Family Fun at Morningside Park in Ironton, MN 11:00am to 2:00pm Kids Activities, Fire Trucks, and Food!!! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
11th Annual Nisswa Firecracker Run! (Limited to only 2500 participants, register now!) Loaded with fun, including a red, white and blue foam party, slip n slide finish line, huge crawfish boil, and beer. Choose the 10k or 5k, and we offer a free kids run. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
This is free to the public. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the tribute to Sinatra. Please follow COVID-19 guidelines from the MN Department of Health and the CDC when attending this event for your safety and the safety of others. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Join us for our July 4th celebration in the parking lot at the Croft Saturday July 4th, 6pm to 10pm. The Ornery Bastards Band will be providing the music. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
The Bay Lake Fireworks will be at dusk on July 4. In working to comply with the state’s Covid-19 restrictions and reduce the number of on-shore attendees, the public will not be permitted onto the grounds at Ruttger’s to watch the show. Fireworks will take place from an undisclosed mid-lake location, not from Ruttger’s shoreline.…
We celebrate Independence Day on the actual 4th of July, so come and enjoy the parade, food, and all-day fun, right in downtown Longville. 2020 List of Events 9:30 a.m. – FREE Inflatables for the kids. 10:00 a.m. – The Food Court opens with lots of goodies including food by the Longville Chamber, Bake Sale…
Tune into Skeeter 101.5FM to hear patriotic music simulcast to the fireworks, launched from Sand Island on the south end of Cross Lake. 2020 marks the 50th year the community of Crosslake has been celebrating Americas' freedom with a fantastic fireworks display. Join us on the water or from the shores of Cross Lake to view the…
The Brainerd fireworks are a go and will be around 10pm Saturday, July 4th. Brainerd Community Action will be launching the fireworks from a slightly different location. Fireworks are still a go in Brainerd, with both cities of Brainerd and Baxter allocating funds for the event. But there won’t be a crowd of people on…
